GINGERBREAD COOKIE BARS

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These easy gingerbread cookie bars start with sugar cookie mix, molasses and a medley of spices, and are finished with a delicious homemade cream cheese frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
3 tablespoons mild-flavor (light) molasses
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 oz cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package)
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix Gingerbread Bar ingredients until mixed well. Spread evenly in pan (mixture will be thick). Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until set and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy. Beat in vanilla and powdered sugar until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  • Spread frosting on top of cooled bars; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

Mehak Ali
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I love the way these cookie bars look. They're so festive and perfect for Christmas.


Mb.Nabile Islam
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These cookie bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Dilfa Sabith
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I thought these cookie bars were just okay. They were a little dry and the flavor was not as strong as I expected.


Laymar hail
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These cookie bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Aarya parajuli
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I've made these cookie bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Ryan Christenbury
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These cookie bars were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Nnyanzi Raymond
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I love the way these cookie bars look. They're so festive and perfect for Christmas.


alia online
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These cookie bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Richard Marley
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookie bars came out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


ratv kids
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I made these cookie bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Prince Mudassir
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These cookie bars were amazing! I loved the chewy texture and the gingerbread flavor was perfect.


JAY KUSH
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I thought these cookie bars were just okay. They were a little dry and the flavor was not as strong as I expected.


Saddam Husain
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These cookie bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Celeste A Sanabria
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookie bars came out perfect. They were the perfect addition to my Christmas cookie platter.


Rahmat Zeb
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These were so easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


nagi Sharks
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but these cookie bars were delicious! The molasses and spices gave them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


Faqeera Gg
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These gingerbread cookie bars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The flavor was spot-on and the texture was chewy and soft.